A patient with paranoid schizophrenia and anosognosia has had several hospitalizations. He responds quickly to antipsychotic medication but stops taking the medication soon after discharge. Discharge planning will include follow-up at the mental health clinic, placement in a group home, and daily attendance at a psychosocial day program. Which medication strategy will most likely be used as he transitions from hospital to community?

A patient with paranoid schizophrenia and anosognosia has had several hospitalizations. He responds quickly to antipsychotic medication but stops taking the medication soon after discharge. Discharge planning will include follow-up at the mental health clinic, placement in a group home, and daily attendance at a psychosocial day program. Which medication strategy will most likely be used as he transitions from hospital to community?



a. Administer a second-generation antipsychotic to help negative symptoms.

b. Prescribe a long-acting intramuscular antipsychotic medication.

c. Involve the patient in the decision about which medication is best.

d. Prescribe a quick-dissolving formulation to reduce "cheeking."



Answer: C


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